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A 12-year-old girl who was taken into custody after a gun she apparently brought to Sal Castro Middle School accidentally went off is now facing felony gun charges, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s officials announced Friday.

Police lead a 12-year-old suspect away from Sal Castro Middle school following a shooting on Feb. 1, 2018. (Credit: KTLA)

The girl, who has not been identified because she is a minor, was charged with one count each of minor in possession of a firearm and weapon on a school grounds in connection with the Westlake district shooting Thursday morning.

She remains in Los Angeles County Central Juvenile Hall and is scheduled to enter a plea on Monday.

In a statement, the DA’s office said juvenile court proceedings and records are confidential, but limited details can be released for “specific serious or violent felonies.”

No further details about the incident, charges or the girl involved were released Friday.